B I O G R A P H Y

INTRODUCTION

Angelo Hart has always had an unique and expressive approach to his instrument.

Angelo has spent personal time studying jazz and classical legends such as Thelonius Monk,

Art Tatum, Cecil Taylor, Oscar Peterson, Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, and Chick Corea, Debussy, Liszt, Chopin, Beethoven and many more. Time spent with the great educators and musicians in Chicago, along with his natural innovative musicianship has molded him into the great musician that he is today. He approaches the piano with command and finesse, displaying a unique relationship and connection between the two of them.

Angelo's most recent musical endeavors have immersed him in the vastness of

improvisation and compositional freedom. The album STORYTELLER shows another creative

side of Angelo.These recordings are a testament to his creative approach to composition. He brilliantly intertwines melody, harmony, rhythm and improvisation to create relatable stories

to every listener. He also works with a few different artists, including sound artist

Jimmy Peggie and bassist Chris Finet, each of whom bring out another dimension